DOVER — A Milton landlord accused of firing a gun near his tenant and others in September remains free on bail after waiving arraignment and entering a plea of not guilty at Strafford County Superior Court last week.

Richard Stuart Jr., 51, of 194 Main St., Union, was indicted last month on two felony reckless conduct charges, for allegedly firing a gun in proximity to others, according to his grand jury indictments.

The shooting incident occurred a week after Stuart changed the locks on his Milton property at 570 White Mountain Highway in September. He was then advised by police and his lawyer to change back the locks of the rented apartment.

Then, on Sept. 18, as Stuart was in the process of changing the locks back, he was confronted by his tenant. According to Stuart, two teenagers associated with the tenant were filming him, and he approached them and the situation became confrontational. He admitted to grabbing one minor by the shirt and another around the neck, according to previous reports by Foster's.

Stuart then continued to change the locks and was approached by the tenant. Both men reported feeling threatened in the situation, which ended with Stuart allegedly firing his gun in the vicinity of other people.

Since the incident occurred, Stuart said he regretted his actions, Foster's previously reported.

Stuart's father, Richard Stuart, Sr., 80, of 218 Milton Road, Rochester, was also charged in connection to the incident. He is facing a misdemeanor reckless conduct charge, for allegedly driving his truck toward the victims.

Stuart, Sr. is scheduled to appear for trial on his charge on April 17, at Rochester Circuit Court.

Stuart, Jr. was granted $10,000 personal recognizance bail last week after he waived arraignment scheduled for March 6, at Strafford County Superior Court. Previously, his bail had been set at $5,000 cash.

As part of his bail conditions, Stuart, Jr. is prohibited from having firearms, and both Stuarts are banned from having contact with the alleged victims.

Stuart, Jr. is scheduled to appear at Strafford County Superior Court for a dispositional conference on May 28.